Financial Assistance

Special Circumstances

Students and families occasionally experience unforeseen changes and circumstances during the application period and/or academic year (e.g., job loss, illness, etc.).  If this applies to you, notify the Office of Financial Assistance in writing by submitting the appeal form outlining your specific circumstances.  Include copies of appropriate supporting documentation. Please note that appeals are only accepted after you have received your financial assistance offer, and have submitted all items requested in the student’s “To Do List” located in WaveNet. Appeals sent prior to receiving a financial aid offer will not be considered.

Re-evaluation of your financial assistance eligibility is subject to federal, state and university policies and regulations, the availability of funds, and completing and following all required steps in the appeal process. Please review the Appeal Awarding Polices and meet all deadlines.

Seniors who need to appeal for an additional semester or year are required to request funding by completing the Fifth-Year Senior Appeal Form.  Please read and follow all instructions.  The deadline to submit an appeal for the 2012-13 academic year is December 1, 2012.